Refining

Much of the growth in hydrogen use at refineries is being met through hydrogen purchased from merchant suppliers rather than from production onsite.

Petro River Oil Corp. has announced that Petro River UK Ltd, its wholly owned subsidiary, entered into a Farmout Agreement to acquire a 9% interest in Petroleum License PL 1/10 and P2123.

The Theo T tanker, carrying the first shipment of US crude oil for export in 40 years, set sail from the Port of Corpus Christi.

Ballard Power Systems has received a follow on order from Nisshinbo for breakthrough Technology Solutions project.

Pennsylvania has recommended steps for regulatory action to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.

Total and BP to share industry views at International Petroleum Week.

Generational Equity has announced the acquisition of its client, WB Construction LLC, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, US, by Strathklyde LLC.

Hebei Zhongjie Petrochemical Group Co. Ltd. and Genoil have signed a comprehensive contract to build one of the world's most advanced residue upgrading refineries.

In 2015, the throughput of crude oil rose to over 100 million t, while the supply and transport of oil products increased to 88.5 million t.

Global oil demand growth flipped from a near five year high in 3Q15 (2.1 million bpd) to a one year low in 4Q15 (1.0 million bpd).

Since Iran’s oil sanctions have been lifted, the EIA has released a statement predicting a fast rise in oil production and exports.

Iran and Spain have discussed the potential construction of an Iranian owned oil refinery, in light of Iran’s recently lifted oil sanctions.

Clariant and CB&I will develop a propane and butane dehydrogenation unit for Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery Co. Ltd.

Huntington Ingalls Industries has announced that its SN3 subsidiary has received a 4 year, US$300 000 contract from the city of Carlsbad, New Mexico, for landfill engineering services.

CEFC International Limited has successfully won the tender to supply diesel to Dyneff SAS.